Summary:
Doddridge County Schools is served by a single high school, Doddridge County High School, which enrolls roughly 355 students in grades 9-12 in the rural West Union, WV area, with a favorable 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio.
This one high school presents a mixed picture for parents. The most impressive headline is a perfect 100% graduation rate, well above the state average of 92.8%. However, academic performance on state tests is volatile and currently below state norms. After a spectacular 5-star ranking in 2024-2025 (10th in the state), the school fell to a 2-star rating in 2025-2026 (58th out of 105 schools). Proficiency rates dropped sharply across all subjects in that same period: Math fell from 35.1% to 11.8% (state average: 20.6%), ELA dropped from 60.6% to 43.5% (state average: 51.2%), and Science declined from 36.6% to 24.7% (state average: 23.6%). Science is the only subject where the school now edges out the state average.
Given the small student body—roughly 89 students per grade—these dramatic swings are likely influenced by the strengths of individual cohorts. The school also spends a substantial $26,343 per student, which is high, yet this investment hasn't translated into consistent test score gains. The key takeaway is a paradox: the school excels at ensuring every student graduates, but standardized test proficiency lags. Parents should weigh the guaranteed diploma attainment against the fluctuating and currently below-average test scores, and consider that the 2024-2025 peak performance may offer a blueprint for future improvement.
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